Upcoming Events

The Rainbow Roundtable is a LGBTQIA+ oriented club where we talk about what we are reading, watching and listening to that's LGBTQIA+ related.

We will be making watercolor rainbows this month!

Get creative and play around with color to make your own beautiful marbled bookmark.

Need a last minute holiday gift? This also makes a great gift for all the book lovers in your life.

Join us to practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable environment! Some knowledge of English is recommended.

Learn how to rework old candles using warm water and some patience!

Turn candles into wacky shapes to decorate your space.

Join us monthly for science and art based stories and a fun STEAM related activity after.

This event is best suited to children ages 6-11.

Older siblings are welcome to join in.

Registration is required.

Are you already dreading the cold weather?

Warm up in the teen room with hot cocoa, a movie and a snowy craft. Cozy clothes required!

The Meriden Public Library Bookmobile will be in attendance at this fun-filled holiday event in South Meriden!

We know that the holiday season can get stressful! Let Furry Scaly Friends help you de-stress with an unforgettable, hands-on experience.

Come get messy with us!

This month we're trying out watercolor salt painting to make winter scenes.

Aprons will be provided, but please wear clothes you don't mind getting messy.

Create a home fit for a winter fairy at this event.

Children will get to create a gingerbread themed fairy house out of upcycled materials including half of a plastic jar, paper, glue, and other festive items.

The Strategic Significance of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor will not dwell on the attack itself as opposed to the why? Why did the Japanese attack a sleeping U.S. Pacific Fleet in Hawaii?

American Job Centers (AJCs) provide free help to job seekers for a variety of career and employment-related needs. Nearly 2,300 AJCs, funded by the U.S.

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Ready to celebrate the holidays?

Head to the teen room to grab a take & make kit to make your own holiday cards.

Cards can be returned to the library for donation to spread some cheer around the community!

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson

Join librarian Paige to learn how to use watercolor!

This session will focus on application techniques and how to make a background.

Join us to learn how to apply color in your art. 

This session focuses on color mixing, and kids will have a chance to paint a gingerbread house on watercolor paper.

Join us to create glitter jar for mindfulness, a helpful tool for this busy season!

All supplies will be provided.

Join our discussion of holiday romance, ‘How to Excavate a Heart’ by Jake Maia Arlow.

It all starts when Shani runs into May. Like, literally. With her mom’s Subaru.

Join SIGNING Basics for our popular “Signing ROCKS! the Holidays” event that will get you excited about learning American Sign Language (ASL). 

Witness the art of chocolate-making as it was in the 18th century!

Get ready for a festive, fun-filled holiday concert with Joy! 

Featuring a lively mix of original songs and holiday classics, Joy’s interactive family show will have everyone singing along and celebrating the season. 

In this session, we will discuss and apply strategies to help save phone memory and battery.

Please bring your charged cell phone to this session.

Head to the teen room for bi-weekly homework assistance.

Focus will be placed on catching up on assignments and learning which resources can help with school work.